Broad-lip Twayblade
Neottia convallarioides
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
4"–12" H × 2"–6" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, ID and 14 more states
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Broad-lip twayblade is a small native orchid that grows 4-12 inches tall in shaded areas. This delicate perennial produces inconspicuous flowers from May through July and requires consistent moisture to thrive.
In an HOA neighborhood
Broad-lip Twayblade takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Extremely small and inconspicuous appearance
- May go completely dormant and disappear seasonally
- Looks more like a weed than intentional landscaping
Wildlife value
As a native orchid, this plant likely supports specialized pollinators, though specific pollinator relationships are not well documented.
Common questions
- How much sun does Broad-lip Twayblade need?
- Broad-lip Twayblade grows best in part shade conditions.
- When does Broad-lip Twayblade bloom?
- Broad-lip Twayblade blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Broad-lip Twayblade native?
- Broad-lip Twayblade (Neottia convallarioides) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 14 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Broad-lip Twayblade HOA-friendly?
- Broad-lip Twayblade takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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